Portnoy Criticizes Democratic Party Over Biden's Withdrawal

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy accused Democratic Party leaders of trying to manipulate democracy after President Joe Biden announced his decision to suspend his bid for re - election due to pressure from within his own party . Portnoy criticized the timing of Biden 's decision , noting that the party knew he was not fit to run against Donald Trump.

Portnoy expressed his belief that the Democrats had been aware of Biden 's mental state for years and chose to hide it until now . He questioned why they waited so long to make a decision and accused them of trying to control the democratic process by hand - picking Biden 's replacement.

Despite criticizing Biden 's decision to withdraw from the presidential race , Portnoy acknowledged that it was the right move . He continued to express concerns about Biden 's mental acuity and criticized the decision to remain in office while not seeking re - election.

In response to Biden 's announcement , Portnoy took to social media to further criticize the situation , calling it " insane and calculated . " He questioned the logic behind Biden 's decision to step down from the race but continue to serve as president until the end of his term.

President Biden , 81 , stated that he will address the nation about his decision later in the week . He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve as president and explained that he believed stepping down from the race was in the best interest of his party and the country.

Portnoy 's comments on Biden 's decision to suspend his re - election bid highlight the ongoing speculation and debate surrounding the upcoming Presidential election . With Biden out of the race , the Democratic Party faces the challenge of selecting a new candidate to represent them in the 2024 election . The implications of Biden 's decision and the potential impact on the party 's strategy moving forward remain to be seen.